Parks Operative

Riada Resourcing; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated horticultural worker to maintain grounds and horticultural areas to high standards. Applicants should possess at least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths or demonstrate relevant experience. Responsibilities include operating tools, carrying out maintenance activities, and ensuring the general upkeep of gardens and parks. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.26 on a temporary contract for 37 hours per week, with plenty of opportunity for hands-on work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths or equivalent.
• At least 1 year's experience of horticultural work.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and horticultural areas to required standards.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment for horticultural duties.
• Carry out routine maintenance activities including litter collection and grass cutting.

Skills

Horticultural work experience

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

General fitness

Grounds maintenance techniques

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (Grades A-C) including English and Maths

2 years' relevant experience may be considered instead

Job description

Are you interested in moving to the Public Sector? Come from an environmental management / horticultural background? Apply today!About the Role:Location: Hazelbank ParkPublic SectorUp to 31/03/26Please note deadline for applications is Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 5pm , however you can register your interest for other Council vacancies by applying today

Responsibilities

• Ensure grounds and horticultural areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards and carrying out the instructions of the Team Leader/Parks and Cemeteries Supervisor.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment required to carry out any of the duties pertaining to the post, ensuring daily safety checks are completed.
• Carry out routine maintenance activities including litter and leaf collection, hedge cutting, planting, sweeping, weed control operations, grass cutting, shrub/tree pruning, floral planting, watering hanging baskets, maintaining pitches/sports area.
• Any other grounds or cemetery maintenance activities required in the delivery of the service.
• Undertake duties in the Nursery, for example, making up hanging baskets; prepare cut flower and other displays; sow seeds; take cuttings etc.
• Routine constructional labouring, including backfilling graves and topping up sunken graves.
• Carry out routine maintenance of plant and equipment including daily checks on oil, water, fuel, tyres to ensure that plant and equipment are kept clean and operational condition.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 GCSE’s (Grades A-C) to include English and Maths or equivalent
• Consideration may be given to those candidates who do not hold the above academic qualifications but who can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience as below
• A minimum of 1 years' experience of horticultural work including planting, bedding and flowerbed maintenance.
• Working knowledge of grass cutting, and grounds maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of horticultural materials including shrub, bedding, plants,etc
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations
• As the post involves significant physical and manual handling elements, the post holder must be of a satisfactory level of general fitness.

Vacancy ID 1754553 Job ref. 36406 Job Sector Security and General,Environmental, Health and Safety Area Co Antrim Location Newtownabbey Salary £13.26 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 37 Published date 15/01/2026 Closing date 15/02/2026 Worktime To be confirmed